Blautia sp.

Gram-positiveCocci

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Bacillota

Class

Clostridia

Order

Lachnospirales

Family

Lachnospiraceae

Genus

Blautia

Description

Blautia sp. is a Gram-positive, cocci-shaped bacterium predominantly found in the gut habitat of Homo sapiens. This genus is characterized by its spherical cellular morphology, which is typical for many cocci. Blautia sp. possesses true flagella, suggesting a potential for motility, although the specific ecological implications of this feature in the gut environment remain to be clarified. Genomic analysis indicates that Blautia sp. has a single replicon, which is characteristic of many bacteria and may influence its replication and genetic stability. The accession number for Blautia sp. is DNLJ00000000.1, which provides a reference for further genomic studies and taxonomic classification. The presence of Blautia sp. in the human gut suggests a role in the complex microbiota that contributes to various metabolic processes, including fermentation of dietary fibers and production of short-chain fatty acids. These metabolites are known to have beneficial effects on human health, including anti-inflammatory properties and modulation of the immune system. Therefore, understanding the specific functions and interactions of Blautia sp. within the gut microbiome is essential for appreciating its ecological role and potential implications for human health.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumBacillota
ClassClostridia
OrderLachnospirales
FamilyLachnospiraceae
GenusBlautia
SpeciesBlautia sp.
StrainNo strain

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeCocci
MobilityNot Available
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranesNot Available
Image of Blautia sp.
AI-generated image based on bacteria physiology
Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsNot Available
Optimal temperatureNot Available
Temperature rangeNot Available
Habitatgut
Biotic relationshipNot Available
Host(s)Homo sapiens
Cell arrangementNot Available
SporulationNot Available
Energy sourceNot Available
PathogenicityNot Available

Genome Summary

MAG TPA_asm: Blautia sp. isolate UBA11815 contig_365, whole genome

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

858822 bp

Thymine Count

875601 bp

Guanine Count

682300 bp

Cytosine Count

713601 bp

Genome Length

3150580 bp

Protein-coding Genes

2749 genes

Non-Coding Genes

72 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
arac family transcriptional regulatorDCZ78_03385Not AvailablePositive731438 - 73232834622.4
hypothetical proteinDCZ78_03390Not AvailableNegative732408 - 73322929826.8
xylulokinaseDCZ78_03395Not AvailableNegative733233 - 73469053572.2
fucose isomeraseDCZ78_03400Not AvailableNegative734840 - 73632455181.2
duf4867 domain-containing proteinDCZ78_03405Not AvailableNegative736444 - 73706122807.2
arac family transcriptional regulatorDCZ78_03410Not AvailableNegative737176 - 73809636144.0
hypothetical proteinDCZ78_03415Not AvailableNegative738080 - 73906035591.0
hypothetical proteinDCZ78_03420Not AvailablePositive739236 - 741866100403.0
glycosyltransferaseDCZ78_03425Not AvailablePositive741863 - 74280435740.5
prolyl-trna synthetase associated domain-containing proteinDCZ78_03430Not AvailableNegative742816 - 74340622789.4

Displaying genes 701 – 710 of 2821 in total

Pathways

0 pathways

No pathways found

No metabolic pathways have been associated with this bacterium yet.

Metabolites

0 records
Metabolite IDMetabolite nameStructureCAS number
No metabolites foundTry different search terms or mass values.

Displaying 0 metabolites

Health Effects

No health effects information available for this bacterium.